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I have two 415V busbars separated by a bus section which is normally open. Busbar 1 and busbar 2 are normally fed separately by transformer 1 and...
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Hello every one, I am a new user or you may say a new installer of explosion proof wiring systems. Any one please tell me about the Conduit...
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Hi All I have been tasked by my company to find out as much information on the Panel Boards we have fitted at present. It is a GEC System 4 and is...
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hi i have to wire up a few 3hp 5A 3 phase motors and usually use a 3 core swa but is there an alternative cable to use apart from singles?? Thanks...
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is it possible to get a 3ph motor rewound to single phase as i need same housing for apump:)
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Here’s the scenario: 240/480V split phase, rural overhead, ‘Farm’ supply. From the main house Hager DB, two ways are used to supply 50A, both...
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Chaps, i have been asked to build a new control panel for an irrigation system. Now, long story short, there was one there, but vandals have...
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I have quoted for a job of fitting a CT chamber and doing the intake alterations to change a 100A 3-ph supply to 200A 3-ph and in doing so...
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I have been asked to put together a proposal to replace 176 x 400 Watt High Bays for a more energy efficient option. The client has been told by...
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Hiya all, Could someone possbile explain 3 phase to me, or link us to a decent website which could tell me. I work for an industrial electricial...
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my supplier is telling me these are not available-is this true? i doubt it:cool: as the test button won't be fully operational using a 230v rcd...
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I'm wondering if any one can give me some adivce. I'm a compex, 2391 electrician who has limited offshore experience. I'm struggling to find work...
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Hi is it poss to get single phase all in one contactor/overload for small induction motors 1-2 Kw.We have lots of small motors for swimming pools...
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Can someone please explain to me how a 3 phase star and delta connection works. I get the fact that the 3 phases are carrying a current and you...
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hello sparks i have a number of sodium (SON) low bay light fittings and was wondering was it possible to use metal hailide lamps with them so they...
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Hey all. Can anybody help me out on this.. Which areas do we use a cable ladder, and in which areas a cable tray?
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I have always been a theoretical fan of this lighting solution since I found out about it, but cannot get any quotes! Does anyone know any UK...
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Hello All I've installed a Danfoss VLT Micor Drive FC 51 to control the speed of a rubber belt conveyor. I have no problems using it Manually...
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Morning! Got a question relating to Emergency lighting please. I work on a industrial pharmaceutical production site, over the next 4years we...
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Here’s one to start me off This nearly resulted in the death of an electrician! Day 1 Lost one phase to a large storage shed DB. Immediately...
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Motor power factor correction I’ve been playing around in Excel again. If any one wants a copy of this sheet send me a PM. I’ll also send the...
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Howz it Lads & Ladettes! There's a huge project afoot! No cable spec yet! Would anyone have a incline to what cable size might be required for...
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Looking to link a C-TEC conventional to a COOPER MF400, any advise on how to do this guys?
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Hello and thankyou in advance for reading this thread. I have a problem which is completely beyond my experience but if I don't try to help a lot...
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Does anyone know of a forum similar to this specialising in Offshore working?
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I am working for a company that has loads of bus bar running around the factory. They have asked me to supply some new bus bar tap off boxes ,but...
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Hi guys, I have been asked to install some extra lights inside a lift car. I'm unsure how to proceed. first off am I even allowed to carry out...
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Hi, I have wired an extension on my dads dairy that is constructed out of food grade panels (sheets of insulation sandwiched by sheets of metal)...
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bored just now and found this Termination of 240 mm2 LV XLPE cable using thimble designed for 400 mm2 cable - YouTube surely he shouldnt be...
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I know I’ve run this thread before but I’ve just found some new photo’s of where I worked. This was a normal Sunday nights start up. I used to...
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I'm working at a shop in Southampton oing some electrical work and the owner has just asked asked fire alarm enginer to test the existing system...
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Is this correct. We have removed a 2KW air extraction fan today to relocate. L1L2L3 connected to U1V1W1 but their wasn't any links fitted to make...
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Hi All I have come across two 3 phase in line WOODS fans rated @ 0.22 kW / 0.6 amps connected together on one overload. This does not seem...
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